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Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Sigma SD9 front
Portability
54
Imaging
38
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2016
Sigma SD9
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sigma SA Mount
  • 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2002
  • Newer Model is Sigma SD10
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX620 HS versus Sigma SD9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Sigma. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and SD9 (3MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and SD9 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The SX620 HS was revealed 13 years after the SD9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX620 HS scores against the SD9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Sigma SD9

 SX620 HS SD9 
IntroducedMay 2016November 2002Newer by 164 months
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution922k130kClearer display (+792k dot)

Reasons to pick Sigma SD9 over the Canon SX620 HS

 SD9 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Sigma SD9

 SX620 HS SD9 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS has outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Sigma SD9 has sizing of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX620 HS versus Sigma SD9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX620 HS versus the SD9.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and SD9 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and SD9.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX620 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX620 HS will produce greater detail because of its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography information
Sigma SD9 Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (3MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography information
Sigma SD9 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (182g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (950g)
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography features
Sigma SD9 Sports photography features
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography factors
Sigma SD9 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (625mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
29
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (950g)
MP count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Sigma SD9
50
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
change lenses (Sigma SA mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sigma SD9 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (182 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Canon SX620 HS vs Sigma SD9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Sigma SD9
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSigma SD9
General Information
Company Canon Sigma
Model type Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Sigma SD9
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-05-10 2002-11-26
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS (Foveon X3)
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 20.7 x 13.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 285.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 2268 x 1512
Max native ISO 3200 400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sigma SA
Lens zoom range 25-625mm (25.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 76
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 1.8"
Screen resolution 922k dot 130k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 182 gr (0.40 lb) 950 gr (2.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card Compact Flash Type I or II
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $3,001